Qualicum National Wildlife Area
Qualicum National Wildlife Area is a national wildlife area located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.[2] The national wildlife area was established in 1977 by the Canadian Wildlife Service to protect critical habitat for migratory birds in the Nanaimo Lowland.[3]
| Qualicum National Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)[1] | |
 Arbutus and Douglas fir growing along the shores of Nanoose Bay | |
  Location in British Columbia  Location in Regional District of Nanaimo | |
| Location | Nanaimo RD, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°22′00″N 124°29′30″W |
| Area | 78 ha (190 acres) |
| Designation | National Wildlife Area |
| Established | 1977 |
| Governing body | Canadian Wildlife Service |
| Website | Qualicum NWA |
Overview
The national wildlife area consists of three small units - Rosewall Creek, Marshall-Stevenson, and Nanoose Bay - spread out along the northeastern coast Vancouver Island between the communities of Fanny Bay and Nanoose Bay.[3]
References
- "Qualicum National Wildlife Area". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- "Qualicum National Wildlife Area". BC Geographical Names.
- Canada, Environment and Climate Change (2011-11-25). "Qualicum National Wildlife Area". aem. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
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